GAGNE, Charles Edward

Charles Gagne of Calgary passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the age of 94 years.

Charles was a vibrant, vigorous and humorous man. He lived a long, happy life during which he enjoyed extensive travel, served his country in war-time and gave tremendous loyalty and support to his wife Rose, daughter, Teresa, son Wally and grand-daughter Suzanne.

Charles loved to hear and tell a good joke and always looked on the positive, easy-going side of life. He had a warm, compassionate feeling for other people. He easily struck up a conversation with strangers and people responded strongly to his unselfish charm and genuine interest.

Charles is survived by a son and daughter-in-law Wally and Sayoko Gagne of Tokyo Japan, granddaughter Suzanne Gagne of Vancouver, BC, extended family members in St. Catherines Ontario, companion Eva Woywitka and her family. He was predeceased by his wife Rose on March 29, 1999 and daughter Teresa Wood.

Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, AB) on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside Service to follow in the Good Shepherd Cemetery at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

Condolence Messages

My family would also like to send our heartfelt appreciation to the good people at Eau Claire Retirement home that cared for my Grandfather for the last 5 years as well as providing the much needed palliative care in his final days. Also a special thank you to Dr. Simmons and the wonderful Nurses, Doctors and Staff at Rockyview Hospital that looked after Charlie when he was in the hospital. We are forever grateful for the many blessings provided to our family by such kind and compassionate people.

I was Charlie’s neighbour and friend at The Hull Estates and was sorry when he moved away, but fully understood his decision to go to assisted living. Mom and I played cards with Charlie and later shared some social time with him, especially related to mom’s birthday, a date she shared with Charlie. May our Charlie rest in peace.